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HIGH

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 20 meanings of the word High.

How to pronounce high:

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High - as an adjective

Greater than normal in quantity or amount

Example: "A high temperature"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
low6

(literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')

Example: "A high mountain"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
low6

Used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
high-pitched
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
low6

High - as a noun

A lofty level or position or degree

Example: "Summer temperatures reached an all-time high"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
low6

An air mass of higher than normal pressure

Example: "The east coast benefits from a bermuda high"

A state of sustained elation

Example: "I'm on a permanent high these days"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
low spirits

A state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics

Example: "They took drugs to get a high on"

A high place

Example: "They stood on high and observed the countryside"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heights14

A public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12

Example: "He goes to the neighborhood highschool"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
high schoolhighschoolsenior highsenior high school

A forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
high gear
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gear5gear mechanism
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

High - as an adverb

At a great altitude

Example: "He climbed high on the ladder"

In or to a high position, amount, or degree

Example: "Prices have gone up far too high"

In a rich manner

Example: "He lives high"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
luxuriously21richly14

Far up toward the source

Example: "He lives high up the river"

High - as an adjective satellite

Standing above others in quality or position

Example: "People in high places"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eminent9

Happy and excited and energetic

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in high spirits

(used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gamey11gamy10

Slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mellow11

High - as a verb

To rise.

Example: "The sun higheth."

To hie; to hasten.

Example Sentences

"The runners set a new high during the marathon."
"She experienced a natural high after conquering her fear of heights."
"The stock market reached a new high today."
"He always gets a high from adrenaline-pumping activities."
"She achieved a new career high with her recent promotion."
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Word Game Points

Is HIGH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, high is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HIGH has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is HIGH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, high is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HIGH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is HIGH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, high is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HIGH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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